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▰ Richard Franklin Sonner

Died October 08, … More Information
Richard Franklin Sonner went into the presence of the Lord on October 8, 2007 in Martinsville, Virginia.
Obituary published: October 09, 2007 in "Martinsville B"

▰ Ray Vincent Sonner

Died August 10, … More Information
Ray Vincent Sonner, born March 15, 1925 joined the Lord August 10, 2012 in Virginia. Ray was 87. Tags: #Albert #Edna #Sonner #Strasburg #Phyllis #Pittsburgh #Geoffrey #Mira #Brenda #Moore #Randy #Christina #Timothy #Towan #Julexus #Juleian #Harrisonburg #Terry #School #Lynchburg #Pacific #World #Bachelor #Arts #English #University #Virginia #Industrial #Complex #Warren #House #Director #Educational #Services #Placement #Executive #President #Miller #Madison #Doctor #Education #Vice #Senior #Secretary #Visitors #James #Duke #Greater #Congressman #Harrison #Foundation #Chairman #Professor #Service #Hall #Council #Advancement #Support #Higher #Quarter #Whos #Chamber #Commerce #Directors #Spotswood #Club #Distributive #Clubs #America #Mensa #Muhlenberg #Church #Communion #Pastor #Childrens #Memphis #East #Street
Obituary: Dr. Ray Vincent Sonner, of Harrisonburg died on 10, 2012, surrounded by his family.
The son of the late Albert M. Sonner and Edna Stafford Sonner, he was born on 15, 1925 in Strasburg, VA.

On 9, 1948 Dr. Sonner married Phyllis Hawthorne Sonner of Pittsburgh, PA who survives. He is also survived by two children; Geoffrey Sonner and wife Mira, and Brenda Sonner Moore and Randy Falls; one granddaughter, Christina Moore; a grandson, Timothy Galicki; and three great grandchildren Towan, Julexus and Juleian Cappell, all of Harrisonburg. A son, Terry Reynolds Sonner, preceded him in death.

A graduate of Strasburg High School, Dr. Sonner was valedictorian of the class of 43. completing his freshman year at Lynchburg , Dr. Sonner enlisted in the army and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. the war he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Lynchburg in 1949.
While teaching English at Harrisonburg High School, he successfully pursued his masters degree at the University of Virginia. He served as principal at Harrisonburg High School from 1958-1963. In 1964 Dr. Sonner became the youngest school superintendent in Virginia and only the third person to occupy that position in Harrisonburg. During his tenure as superintendent, he completely integrated the citys schools, directed the planning and construction of the Industrial Arts Complex, Warren Field House and Harrisonburg High School and reduced the pupil-teacher ratio to one of the lowest in Virginia.

Sonner later became Director of Educational Field Services and Placement and served as Executive Assistant to President G. Tyler Miller of Madison . He received his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Virginia in 1974. Under President Ronald E. Carrier, Sonner served as Executive Assistant, Vice President For University Relations, and Senior Vice President and Secretary to the Visitors of JMU. Under his leadership, legislation to change the name to James Madison University was unanimously passed the Virginia Legislature. He was administratively responsible for development, public relations, publications, alumni relations, and for a time, intercollegiate athletics. He organized the Duke Club and Greater Madison.

Along with Congressman Burr Harrison, he founded the James Madison University Foundation (nee Madison Foundation) and served as Executive Director, President and Chairman. He retired as JMUs Senior Vice President in 1980. He was named Senior Vice President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus. In 2001, he was named President Emeritus of the JMU Foundation.

Dr. Sonner received the James Madison University Distinguished Service Award and the James Madison University Alumni Service Award. Sonner Hall on the JMU campus is named in his honor. In 1980, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Higher Education cited Dr. Sonner for A Quarter Century of Service to Education He was named to Whos Who in Education. Dr. Sonner was a former member of the Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He was a past member of Spotswood Country Club, a life member of the Distributive Education Clubs of America and Mensa.

He attended Muhlenberg Lutheran Church and had been councilman three terms, Lay Communion Assistant and a member of the finance committee.

The body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at Muhlenberg Lutheran Church on 19, 2012 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Robert F. Humphrey officiating. A reception for family and friends will be held immediately following the service in the Muhlenberg Activities . Friends are invited to visit the family at the house.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101 or to Muhlenberg Lutheran Church, 281 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lindseyharrisonburg.com

▰ Mary Louise (Lybrook) Sonner

Died August 02, … More Information
Mary Louise (Lybrook) Sonner, of Martinsville, Virginia, gained her wings on August 2, 2012. Mary was 97.
Obituary published: August 03, 2012 in "Martinsville B"

▰ Mary (Lybrook) Sonner

Died August 01, … More Information
Mary (Lybrook) Sonner died unexpectedly on August 1, 2012 at the age of 97 in Martinsville, Virginia.
Obituary published: August 02, 2012 in "Martinsville B"

▰ Geoffrey Hawthorne Sonner

Died July 14, … More Information
Geoffrey Hawthorne Sonner, born September 11, 1952 went to be with his Lord and Savior July 14, 2019 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Geoffrey was 66.
Family members and close friends: , Dan Williams, Sandra Shomo, Doug Hulvey, Jack & Susie Rose, Sarah Janney, Virginia Holbrook-heggie, J Micahel Lam, Karen Monger, Deborah Estep, Rebecca Zirkle, Joehttps://www.dignitymemorial.com Estock, Craig Shoemaker, Becky Heishman, Christina Moore

▰ Dr Ray Vincent Sonner

Died August 10, … More Information
Dr Ray Vincent Sonner, born March 15, 1925 passed from this life on August 10, 2012 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dr was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Ray Cilimberg, Lynn Flournoy, Jerry Sirbaugh, Pat Lyttle, Kathy Stargell, Kim Savage

▰ Ruth Sonnenshine

Died November 14, … More Information
Ruth Sonnenshine, age 87 of Hampton, Virginia, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 14, 1999.
Obituary published: November 15, 1999 in "Hampton D-P"

▰ Diane Marie Sonnenberg

Died November 16, … More Information
Diane Marie Sonnenberg, born August 14, 1951 passed from this life on November 16, 2015 in Haymarket, Virginia. Diane was 64.

▰ Betty (Wise) Sonnefeld

Died July 04, … More Information
Betty (Wise) Sonnefeld went into the presence of the Lord on July 4, 1998 in Herndon, Virginia.
Obituary published: July 05, 1998 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Julie Ann Sonnabend

Died August 07, … More Information
Julie Ann Sonnabend, born January 4, 1957 passed away peacefully August 7, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. Julie was 63.

▰ Audrey J Sonnabend

Died July 26, … More Information
Audrey J Sonnabend, of Virginia, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she July 26, 1999. Audrey was 64.
Obituary published: July 27, 1999 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Pauline Ruth Sonifrank

Died August 01, … More Information
Pauline Ruth Sonifrank, born April 19, 1927 joined the Lord August 1, 2015 in Timberville, Virginia. Pauline was 88. Tags: #Jesse
Obituary: Pauline was born on 19, 1927 and passed away on , 1, 2015. Pauline was a resident of Timberville, Virginia at the time of passing. Pauline was married to Jesse.

▰ Nellie Anna Sonifrank

Died June 02, … More Information
Nellie Anna Sonifrank, born December 10, 1951 died on June 2, 2016 in Dayton, Virginia. Nellie was 64. Tags: #Nellie
Obituary: Nellie was born on 10, 1951 and passed away on , 2, 2016. Nellie was a resident of Dayton, Virginia at the time of passing. Nellie was married to Nellie.

▰ Dean Daniel Sonifrank

Died September 28, … More Information
Dean Daniel Sonifrank, born April 2, 1978 departed this life Sunday September 28, 2015 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dean was 37.

▰ Catherine C Sonifrank

Died March 15, … More Information
Catherine C Sonifrank, born September 19, 1964 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master March 15, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Catherine was 53.
Family members and close friends: , Bonita Sonifrank Harrisonburg

▰ Vrajlal Gokaldas Soni

Died March 16, … More Information
Vrajlal Gokaldas Soni, born January 27, 1924 went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2018 in Stafford, Virginia. Vrajlal was 94.

▰ Wirt Songer

Died October 10, … More Information
Wirt Songer, of Pembroke, Virginia, died on October 10, 1996. Wirt was 80.
Obituary published: October 11, 1996 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Richard Barton Songer

Died June 26, … More Information
Richard Barton Songer, born July 29, 1934 entered into eternal rest June 26, 2012 in Waynesboro, Virginia. Richard was 77.
Family members and close friends: , Ruth Cunningham, Tom Brothers, Melissa Smith, Suzanne Stewart, Bonnie & Jack Crouse, Camellia Vail, Dick Egan, Lovella Beaver

▰ Rachel Glenna (Williams) Songer

Died June 20, … More Information
Rachel Glenna (Williams) Songer, of Rich Creek, Virginia, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 20, 2019. Rachel was 83.
Obituary published: June 21, 2019 in "NRV News"

▰ Peggy (Gilbert) Songer

Died May 07, … More Information
Peggy (Gilbert) Songer, age 70 of Bedford, Virginia, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master May 7, 2017.
Obituary published: May 08, 2017 in "NRV News"

▰ Peggy Gilbert Songer

Died May 04, … More Information
Peggy Gilbert Songer went into the presence of the Lord on May 4, 2017 in Virginia.

▰ Mandy Ellen Songer

Died October 28, … More Information
Mandy Ellen Songer, age 74 of Bedford, Virginia, died on October 28, 1995.
Obituary published: October 29, 1995 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Leatha Snow Songer

Died June 27, … More Information
Leatha Snow Songer, age 87 of Doe Creek, Virginia, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 27, 2003.
Obituary published: June 28, 2003 in "Virginian L"

▰ Leatha (Snow) Songer

Died June 27, … More Information
Leatha (Snow) Songer, of Pembroke, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 27, 2003. Leatha was 87.
Obituary published: June 28, 2003 in "New River VC"

▰ Kenneth Wayne Songer

Died May 17, … More Information
Kenneth Wayne Songer, 57, went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2018 in Rocky Mount, Virginia.
Obituary published: May 18, 2018 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Josephine (Butler) Songer

Died July 28, … More Information
Josephine (Butler) Songer, 71, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 1999 in Roanoke, Virginia.
Obituary published: July 29, 1999 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ John Douglas Songer

Died June 24, … More Information
John Douglas Songer, age 36 of Moneta, Virginia, passed from this life on June 24, 2003.
Obituary published: June 25, 2003 in "New River VC"

▰ John Donald Songer

Died February 17, … More Information
John Donald Songer, of Blacksburg, Virginia, departed this life Sunday February 17, 1996. John was 57.
Obituary published: February 18, 1996 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ James Edward Songer

Died May 08, … More Information
James Edward Songer, age 55 of Roanoke, Virginia, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before James May 8, 2007.
Obituary published: May 09, 2007 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ James Edward Songer

Died May 07, … More Information
James Edward Songer, age 55 of Roanoke, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 7, 2007.
Obituary published: May 08, 2007 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ James E Songer

Died May 06, … More Information
James E Songer, 55, of Christiansburg, Virginia departed this life May 6, 2007.
Obituary published: May 07, 2007 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ James E Songer

Died May 06, … More Information
James E Songer, of Christiansburg, Virginia, entered Heaven's gates on May 6, 2007. James was 55.
Obituary published: May 07, 2007 in "New River VC"

▰ Jack Ward Songer

Died January 03, … More Information
Jack Ward Songer, age 79 of Mechanicsburg, Virginia, entered Heaven's gates on January 3, 2006.
Obituary published: January 04, 2006 in "Bland M"

▰ Garrett N Songer

Died May 29, … More Information
Garrett N Songer, age 82 of Richmond, Virginia, joined the Lord May 29, 2002.
Obituary published: May 30, 2002 in "Fayette T (WV)"

▰ Frank Marion Jr Songer

Died February 16, … More Information
Frank Marion Jr Songer, of Pembroke, Virginia, entered Heaven's gates on February 16, 1996. Frank was 64.
Obituary published: February 17, 1996 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Frank Everette Songer

Died April 14, … More Information
Frank Everette Songer, of Huddleston, Virginia, joined the Lord April 14, 2021. Frank was 61.
Obituary published: April 15, 2021 in "BedfordBul"

▰ Fannie Mae (Tabor) Songer

Died February 02, … More Information
Fannie Mae (Tabor) Songer, 72, of Staffordsville, Virginia departed this life February 2, 2021.
Obituary published: February 03, 2021 in "Virginian L"

▰ Edward Leon Songer

Died September 20, … More Information
Edward Leon Songer, of Christiansburg, Virginia, died on September 20, 2018. Edward was 69.
Obituary published: September 21, 2018 in "NRV News"

▰ Edward Thaw Songer

Died March 01, … More Information
Edward Thaw Songer, born July 10, 1945 went into the presence of the Lord on March 1, 2017 in Pembroke, Virginia. Edward was 71.

▰ Carl Edward Songer

Died November 01, … More Information
Carl Edward Songer, age 21 of Blacksburg, Virginia, entered Heaven's gates on November 1, 2008.
Obituary published: November 02, 2008 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Carl Edward Songer

Died November 01, … More Information
Carl Edward Songer, a resident of Blacksburg, Virginia for decades, died November 1, 2008 in Blacksburg, Virginia at the age of 21.
Obituary published: November 02, 2008 in "New River VC"

▰ Carl Edward Songer

Died November 02, … More Information
Carl Edward Songer, age 21 of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed from this world into the next November 2, 2008.
Obituary published: November 03, 2008 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Carl Edward Songer

Died November 04, … More Information
Carl Edward Songer, of Blacksburg, Virginia, died on November 4, 2008. Carl was 21.
Obituary published: November 05, 2008 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Carl Edward Songer

Died November 04, … More Information
Carl Edward Songer, of Blacksburg, Virginia, entered Heaven's gates on November 4, 2008. Carl was 21.
Obituary published: November 05, 2008 in "New River VC"

▰ Carl Edwad Songer

Died November 02, … More Information
Carl Edwad Songer, of Blacksburg, Virginia, entered Heaven's gates on November 2, 2008. Carl was 21.
Obituary published: November 03, 2008 in "New River VC"

▰ Arthur R Songer

Died April 25, … More Information
Arthur R Songer, of Newport, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 25, 2001. Arthur was 75.
Obituary published: April 26, 2001 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Andrew Lee Songer

Died January 25, … More Information
Andrew Lee Songer, age 63 of Pearisburg, Virginia, entered into eternal rest January 25, 2001.
Obituary published: January 26, 2001 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Young Ae Song

Died April 22, … More Information
Young Ae Song, born July 1, 1932 went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2018 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Young was 85.

▰ Kee Hern Song

Died October 23, … More Information
Kee Hern Song, born November 20, 1923 went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2012 in Falls Church, Virginia. KEE was 88.

▰ Kee Hern Song

Died October 23, … More Information
Kee Hern Song, born November 20, 1923 went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2012 in Falls Church, Virginia. Kee was 88.
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